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Karuizawa

Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Where Karuizawa sits, what to see there, and what to book.

Bookable experiences
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Karuizawa sits in Nagano Prefecture, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. There are 21 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.

Japan › Nagano Prefecture › Karuizawa

Near Karuizawa

Other destinations we publish within a few hours of here, closest first.

What travellers book in Karuizawa

The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.

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Wild Bird Sanctuary Forest Guided Tour in Nagano

4.9 (20)2h

Picchio's nature watching tour takes advantage of the abundant nature surrounding Karuizawa, immersing guests in a tranquil forest environment to enjoy nature as it is. There is the opportunity to see wildlife including…

from ¥3,200 / personView details
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Japanese Noodle Making Class

5.0 (7)2h

Whether you are a child or a foreign tourist, anyone can enjoy authentic soba noodle making experience at Shinshu Soba Restaurant Yamahei in Karuizawa Prince Outlets (5-minute walk from Karuizawa Shinkansen Station). An…

from ¥14,000 / personView details
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Karuizawa Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

6h

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Karuizawa! Karuizawa is a quaint mountain resort that’s rich in nature and a prime…

from ¥22,000 / personView details
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Karuizawa Private Vehicle Service with Restaurant Reservation

8h

Discover Karuizawa (located in Nagano Prefecture) in comfort and style with a private chartered vehicle tour designed just for you. Whether you’re interested in exploring cultural landmarks, browsing vibrant local…

from ¥31,900 / personView details
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Wildlife Night Drive in Nagano, Japan

5.0 (5)1h 30m

The biggest feature of this tour is the high chance of seeing wild animals. The wildlife encounter rate over the past 3 years has been 99.5%.The guides at Picchio are familiar with the ecology of all the wildlife…

from ¥8,300 / personView details
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Wild Japanese Flying Squirrel Watching Tour in Nagano

4.9 (80)1h 30m

During this tour, guests will have the opportunity to observe the Japanese giant flying squirrel, an endemic species of Japan and one of the largest flying squirrel species in the world, as it opens its cloak-like body…

from ¥4,400 / personView details

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Sights, areas and experiences here were last checked 2026-09-13.

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